Cost of Living in Weatogue, CT

With a cost of living index of 128, Weatogue, CT is a notably expensive place to live. Living here is 28% more expensive than the national average and 3% above the Connecticut state average of 125. Weatogue is a small community of 2,851 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Weatogue's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,938 (47% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $414,100 (36% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.4x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Weatogue is $174,286, which is 132% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 13% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. While incomes are above average, they more than offset the higher cost of living.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.